Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #212

Question 1

Collective noun for wolves:

Accepted Answer

Pack — A pack of wolves.

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Flock

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Pride

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School

Question 2

Antonym of WASTE:

Accepted Answer

Save — Waste ↔ save.

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Discard

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Throw

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Spend

Question 3

Synonym of AUDACIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bold — Daring.‌​‍

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Weak

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Quiet

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Timid

Question 4

'Achilles heel' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weak point — A vulnerable spot.‌​‍

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Fast runner

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Greek weapon

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Strong point

Question 5

Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalady — Kalady, Ernakulam.‌​‍

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Guruvayur

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Kottayam

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Sabarimala

Question 6

One-word substitute: 'a person who can speak many languages':

Accepted Answer

polyglot — A polyglot speaks multiple languages.

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lexicographer

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linguist

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glutton

Question 7

Which of the following initiatives was recently launched by the Kerala government to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the state?

Accepted Answer

D. Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition — The Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition was launched by the Kerala government to address malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers, aligning with the state's focus on reducing maternal and child mortality. Arogya Keralam Mission is a broader health mission, NHM's Safe Motherhood Programme is a central scheme, and the Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project is a general awareness initiative, making Thalolam Scheme the most specific recent initiative.

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A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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B. Safe Motherhood Programme under NHM

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C. Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project

Question 8

Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chishti Sufi order (disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya) — Amir Khusrau — Persian poet, scholar, musician at Delhi Sultanate court. ‌​‍Called 'Tuti-e-Hind' (Parrot of India). Invented qawwali form, ghazal.

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Classical music only

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Bhakti movement

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Hindi poetry

Question 9

Calicut University:

Accepted Answer

1968 — 1968.

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1975

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1980

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1985

Question 10

The 'Kerala State Award for Outstanding Women' is annually conferred by which department?

Accepted Answer

B. Department of Women and Child Development — The 'Kerala State Award for Outstanding Women' is conferred by the Department of Women and Child Development to honor women contributing significantly in various fields. The other departments do not administer this award.

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A. Department of Social Justice

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C. Department of Education

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D. Department of Health Services

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #212